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Definitions

target

[tahr-git] / ˈtɑr gɪt /
NOUN
aim, goal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aim goal mark object objective
STRONG
ambition bull's-eye end intention
WEAK
destination duty ground zero point spot
NOUN
object of ridicule or attack
Synonyms
STRONGEST
mark victim
STRONG
butt byword game laughingstock pigeon prey quarry scapegoat scorn sport
WEAK
sitting duck
VERB
aim an attack at
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aim at attack fire at hit
STRONG
home in on zero in on
VERB
direct a message to
Synonyms
STRONGEST
address focus on
STRONG
pitch to
VERB
select for harm
Synonyms
STRONGEST
harass oppress persecute single out victimize
STRONG
discriminate against prey on
WEAK
pick on

Example Sentences

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It has to be the target for De Zerbi and Spurs too, whatever division they are in next season.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Her 12-month price target for the company is $216.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"This circuit of dysfunction between lung and immune cells makes for a promising new therapeutic target."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Tested in Singapore in January, the system lets a copter crew launch a drone, control it from the cockpit and receive live footage to locate an area or a target without putting themselves at risk.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Ivan moved to the side, arcing around so he wasn’t a still target for Sigurd’s mounting fury.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.